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Solitude
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Solitude
"A man must keep a little back shop where he can be
himself without reserve. In solitude alone can he know
true freedom."
- Michel de Montaigne, French Essayist
Sepia toned images inviting imagination.
The sun has gone on to tomorrow.
Soon today will be reborn as yesterday.
While a new today waits in the wings.
Atop a grassy hill, bidding farewell.
This long harried day, behind me.
Lying in summer warm grass,
savoring the end of day.
As I listen to gently lapping waves,
I imagine the hiss of the sun
slowly touching the horizon.
The last rays caressing the clouds.
An evening breeze rustles the grass
and makes wrinkles on the water.
Darkness surrounds me in my solitude
in easy comfort, soothing and contented.
I love moments alone, my quiet time.
The peaceful solitude draws my thoughts
like twilight draws the stars from the sky
and words draw pictures in my mind.
OH! Wow, totally opposite directions. lol I did use the same color word by accident. Isn't it amazing how we come up with two completely different poems every time? I love this, especially the line about "drawing word pictures". To me everything I read conjurs pictures in my mind. I think you'd better check your filter. lol
Great job!
Jessica